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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The funeral

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Holy FamilyThe shiny pink monsignor speaks from high above The gunmetal coffinOf a manDependable, generous, faithful.In the first rowThe black-draped bleached-blonde second wife and her childrenAgree, blinking red-rimmed liquid eyes.In the third rowThe son of the erased marriageGrieves for a different father, And for never kn... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Birthdays Life: Is there life after 40, 50, 60?

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Forty used to be considered the birthday which marked the irretrievable loss of youth. Upon reaching that impressively sobering age, one could look forward to the sure and steady encroachment of gray hair, wrinkles, arthritis, and a host of other, more debilitating, maladies. Happily, improved health care, a good diet and ple... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Summer morning

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Dawning Swimming through the heavy summer air I find a rustic bench. Sitting, I watch for the day's arrival. Steely-blue clouds, piled high like mountain ranges in the distance, Begin to be edged with the palest pink. Rosy-gray light slides over the meadow, No longer murky and dark, and reveals the tall golden toppe... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day How to make the perfect Mother's Day brunch

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Making a perfect brunch for mom's special day doesn't require a staff of trained decorators and cooks. The key thing to remember when planning for Mother's Day, or any celebration for that matter, is to aim for a pleasant, enjoyable, and relaxed day. Striving for a memorable, pull-out-the-stops event should be much further ... More..

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